immolate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪməleɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning: Chinese kings would immolate vast numbers of animals

Derivatives

immolation

Pronunciation: /-ˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

immolator

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (earlier (late Middle English) as immolation): from Latin immolat- 'sprinkled with sacrificial meal', from the verb immolare, from in- 'upon' + mola 'meal'